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taboo deformation
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禁忌を避けるために、言い換えや婉曲表現を用いて語やフレーズを修正する現象。 / 言語学において、忌避あるいは危険視される語やフレーズを、穏便な表現に変えるための変形。
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(linguistics) A modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a taboo (as in the case of a minced oath or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).
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taboo deformation
The folklorist discussed how taboo deformation arises when villagers substitute harmless-sounding terms for names believed to summon dangerous spirits.
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The folklorist discussed how taboo deformation arises when villagers substitute harmless-sounding terms for names believed to summon dangerous spirits.
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